Many of us have inherited old ivory from our grandparents’ generation – plunder from colonial postings, or wartime mementos brought back to Blighty. Ivory antiques are often beautifully worked, and very valuable, but perhaps difficult to fit into modernRead more
Let us suppose that, alas, your uncle has died. As his executor you have to clear the contents of his house in Berkhamsted. You have a choice of two long-established auction houses. Both are 10 miles from the house. BothRead more
If you’re faced with clearing out a shed or a barn, ordering the skip is usually the first step – but this could be a mistake. Those items which “might come in useful one day” can be worth seriousRead more
